United Way of Calgary and Area & Youthscape

United Way is committed to helping all children succeed. We recognize that children and youth who face obstacles to success need our support. We also recognize that this work cannot be done alone.

A key strategy of United Way’s children and youth investment focus is to  provide more opportunities for youth engagement. United Way of Calgary and Area wants to ensure that youth, especially vulnerable youth, are included in their community and have the opportunity to participate in positive activities. Youth in Calgary also require opportunities to contribute to their local community in productive and positive ways. YouthScape provides the opportunity for both youth and adults to contribute to positive change in our city.  

Last year, United Way approached the J.W. McConnell Foundation, a national foundation committed to funding community initiatives across Canada, with a proposal to fund the Calgary site of its new national project related to youth engagement. We recognized that this new national initiative, which is now called Youthscape, aligned with our work with children and youth. United Way played a critical role in ensuring Calgary was one of five sites to offer the Youthscape initiative. With the help of Child and Youth Friendly Calgary and other community partners, United Way was successful in bringing this innovative new initiative to Calgary.

United Way is proud to support Youthscape and play a role in bringing youth and adults together to foster better communities and grow tomorrow’s leaders.

For more information on United Way’s Community Impact Plan for Children and Youth, visit www.calgaryunitedway.org.